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Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Soup

Another vegetable that gets a bit of bad press, for one reason and another.This soup is worthy of sharing with friends and has a light almost sweet taste.My preference is for a non-vegetarian version, that is to say with bacon, as I think asparagus needs a strong friend.If you prefer though, do try it sans bacon.

2 bunches of fresh young asparagus – trim off the pretty tips and reserve

In a large saucepan, gently cook the garlic and onions in the butter until transparent.Add the potatoes and coat them well, then add salt and pepper and cold water.Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and add the asparagus (not the tops though).Add the lemon juice and stock andbring to a simmer until the asparagus is cooked through a soft, this will take about 20-30 minutes to really break down the asparagus and potatoes.

Process the soup in a blender and sieve back into thesoup pot to remove any stringy asparagusbits.Stir through the cream and herbs and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add the bacon and the reserved asparagus tips, allow to cook through gently.